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2018 Map of Shaver Lake

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Shaver Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Shaver Lake and its surrounding timberlands in the Sierra National Forest define this high-country landscape. Historically a center for logging, the area is marked by numerous mill sites and logging-related infrastructure, including Mathews Mill, Old Bretz Mill, and Peterson Mill. Small mountain communities such as Ockenden, Pineridge, and Shaver Lake Heights are linked by the winding Tollhouse Rd, reflecting the region's development as both an industrial resource and a recreational destination.

Downslope from the lake, the terrain drops into deep drainages like Blue Canyon and Duncan Canyon. Evidence of land management and access is visible through an extensive network of specialized tracks such as the Rector Line and several Blue Canyon OHV routes. The map provides a detailed view of the natural meadows and flats that break the timber, such as Poison Meadow and Soaproot Flat, which historically served as vital landmarks for travel through the heavy forest.